Diane

January 2022 Meeting

Celiac Disease and the Gluten Free Diet Resources

In these unusual times a physical get-together is not the normal. Let’s connect through Zoom using your computer, tablet or cell phone.

How’s everyone coping? Difficulty finding gluten free food? Great new recipes? Take-out options? As the public meeting places begin to open up, share your experiences of shopping, working, congregating, and managing the new normal!

Trying to get some of those extra covid or holiday pounds off? Wondering how you can do it gluten free? We can help.

We’ll “meet” on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 7 p.m.

RSVP and we’ll send you a link to join. Check your email the day before the meeting.

If you have questions or need help before then contact a mentor.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream

Chagrin Falls

Chagrin Falls is home to a Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Scoop Shop and it is splendid to order ice cream there.

Most flavors are gluten free as noted on the menu.

The server was very helpful and offered to scoop from unopened containers to avoid cross contact with the waffle cones and bowls.

We weren’t the only ice cream lovers to enjoy the sweet treat while admiring the falls.

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

Beachwood, Westlake

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse – Beachwood
26300 Chagrin Boulevard
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 464-0688

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse – Westlake
21 Main Street
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 892-4933

Hyde Park in Beachwood has been a family go-to for special occasions for many years.

I had another terrific experience last night. Family getting together for the first time in a very long time with much to celebrate.

When I arrived at the restaurant I spoke with a manager who said that the server would be able to make sure to have GF food. And, boy, did I.

The server was knowledgeable about the menu items and said she would check to make sure accompanying sauces would be safe for me to eat.

As each course was brought to the table the plate was announced to be gluten free before it was set before me.

The food was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. Made only better by the delightful company.

I look forward to more visits to this long-standing establishment.

Reese’s Miniature Cups with Pretzels

Believe it or not, this product is labeled gluten free.

According to the Hershey’s website all Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, except seasonal shaped items, are gluten free.

From the label ingredient list, I’d guess the pretzels are made with brown rice flour, potato starch, and cornstarch.

I found the 2.1 oz bag at Dollar Tree.

Also available in Big Cup size.

Bibibop Asian Grill

100% GF Multiple locations

Bibibop is now 100% Gluten-Free

They have multiple locations in the Cleveland area including Pinecrest, Cedar Center, University Circle, Crocker Park, Westgate and Strongsville Town Center. Also locations in Ohio and other states.

Bibibop also has a catering menu.

At the restaurant you build your own bowl with a base of rice, sweet potato noodles, and/or salad. Add your choice of grilled beef, chicken or tofu and a variety of fresh vegetables. Finish with Asian-inspired sauces.

In addition to the online menu items, in the store there was cauliflower rice base and teriyaki mushrooms available for an additional charge.

They celebrate Meatless Mondays with a discount on veggie and tofu bowls.

I enjoyed a veggie filled tofu bowl with teriyaki dressing on a recent Monday. I look forward to returning soon to try something else. So many possibilities!